Strictlys Bobby Brazier and Layton Williams cause TV war as bosses eye shows
Bobby Brazier speaks about inspiring his brother
Strictly Come Dancing finalists Bobby Brazier and Layton Williams have both reportedly been approached by production bosses wanting to air documentaries about their lives. The actors narrowly missed out on lifting the Glitterball Trophy at the weekend as former Coronation Street star Ellie Leach and partner Vito Coppola were crowned winners.
A source explained: “Bobby and Layton haven’t just won the hearts of the public, they have caught the eye of TV bosses with their emotional journeys on Strictly.”
Speaking to the Mirror, they continued: “There is already competition between terrestrial channels and it’s likely to spark a bidding battle.”
Bobby, 20, has apparently been approached for a programme surrounding the loss of a parent after the death of his mother Jade Goody, which happened when Bobby was five years old. Layton, 29, has been asked to front a documentary about online homophobia after he opened up about trolling and the impact it had on him while he took part in the BBC competition.
It comes after former Strictly winner Rose Ayling-Ellis fronted a show about growing up as a deaf person in the UK. Paralympian Ellie Simmons also presented a series which followed her search for her birth mother and aired after her Strictly stint.
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The news comes just days after the 2023 series concluded with Ellie becoming Strictly’s youngest ever winner.
On Saturday night, the 22-year-old emotionally explained: “Words cannot describe how I am feeling right now and I cannot believe we have just won Strictly Come Dancing 2023.
“It’s been a life-changing opportunity and I’ve had the time of my life dancing with Vito every week.
“It has been so special and to be able to do it with such a great teacher has made it an experience I will never forget.”
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Turning to her partner, she continued: “Thank you so much for that, Vito, and thank you for finding the dancer in me.
“We couldn’t have won without the voting public, so a huge thank you to everyone at home who picked up the phone for us, we appreciate every single one of you!
“Finally, a big congratulations to all the finalists and all the 2023 cast, who are incredible and came alongside this journey with me.”
Vito added: “This is unbelievable, thank you so much to everyone who voted for us, we love you and it means the world to us!
“Ellie, my Lulu, I am so, so proud of you. I have seen how hard you have worked, the dedication and determination you have shown and how much you have grown as a person these past three months.
“We’ve had the best time dancing together, and I’ve enjoyed every second of it! Thank you for being the best dance partner and thank you to everyone who has supported us each week and voted for us!”
Strictly Come Dancing is available to watch on BBC iPlayer.
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